Subway and Streetcar Operators pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,680 or more. The middle half of subway and streetcar operators in Minneapolis earn between $65,410 and $69,680.
- $65K10th
- $65K25th
- $70KMedian
- $70K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,140 | $5,678 | $32.76 |
| Median | $69,680 | $5,807 | $33.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,410 | $5,451 | $31.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,680 | $5,807 | $33.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Subway and Streetcar Operators pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Subway and streetcar operators in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($67,700) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($77,170). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $86,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $68,140 | $69,680 | $65,410 | $69,680 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $67,700 | $65,410 | $65,410 | $69,680 | 140 |
| United States | $77,170 | $86,380 | $55,180 | $90,140 | 10,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $68,140, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $53,656 a year, or $4,471 a month and $2,064 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $54,230 | $4,519 |
| Working in MN | $53,656 | $4,471 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for subway and streetcar operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $68,140 buys what about $65,005 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Louis, MO$58,660
- Atlanta, GA$56,270
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- New York, NY$89,750
- Virginia Beach, VA$55,010
- Seattle, WA$78,220
Highest-paying cities for subway and streetcar operators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,750).
- New York, NY$89,750
- Baltimore, MD$80,530
- Seattle, WA$78,220
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
- San Diego, CA$67,700
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Subway and Streetcar Operators salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do subway and streetcar operators make an hour in Minneapolis?
$32.76 an hour on average, and $33.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level subway and streetcar operators salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the subway and streetcar operators take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $53,656 a year ($4,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,140. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do subway and streetcar operators earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4041; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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